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No nitrites noticed.

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Aug 8, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I believe I made the mistake of thinking my system had cycled and so I added 6 bluegill fish to now 150 gal system. I have 16cubic feet of grow media , 1/2 is expanded clay pellets and the other is…Continue

when do new fish start feeding?

Started this discussion. Last reply by len pierce Jun 19, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes

After loosing multiple groups of fish which were feeder gold fish( I recently learned about that) I changed the water, added ammonia for a few weeks which disappeared every few days without a…Continue

dying fish

Started this discussion. Last reply by len pierce Jun 9, 2013. 8 Replies 0 Likes

This is my 3rd attempt to introduce fish into my system. I thought I killed the first set which were doing well by adding by accident to much chlorinated water. At that same time I added a float…Continue

recycling my system.

Started this discussion. Last reply by len pierce May 25, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Likes

I started my system again after killing all my fish. I have a total of 180 gals and grow media with expanded clay. I did have a float system but have taken it out and replacing the liner. During…Continue

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How did you find us?: Aquaponic Gardening Book

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: Yes

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): combination

How old is your system?: Less than 6 months

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Goldfish

How big is your fish tank?: 180 gal

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question): gills

Please tell us something else about yourself.: just starting, have a lot of questions